whisper

• Существительное, обозначающее тихий, приглушённый или шёпотный способ речи, часто используемый для передачи секретности или интимности.

A noun referring to a soft, low, or hushed way of speaking, often used to convey secrecy or intimacy.

1. Soft speechA2formal

   A soft, quiet way of speaking, often used to avoid being overheard.

   Шёпот

   • She spoke in a whisper so no one else could hear.
   • His whisper was barely audible in the noisy room.
   • They exchanged whispers during the movie.

   Synonymshushmumblemurmurmutterundertone

   Antonymsbellowcallroarscreamshoutyell

2. Rumor or gossipB1informal

   A piece of information or rumor passed around secretly or quietly.

   Слух

   • There are whispers about a possible merger between the two companies.
   • I heard a whisper that she is leaving the company.
   • Whispers of scandal spread through the office quickly.

   Synonymsbuzzgossiphearsayinsinuationreportrumorsuggestiontalk

3. Soft soundB2formal

   A soft, rustling sound, like that of leaves or wind.

   Шёпот

   • The whisper of the wind through the trees was calming.
   • She could hear the whisper of the river in the distance.
   • The only sound was the whisper of pages turning.

   Synonymsmurmurmutteringrustlesoughsusurrationswish

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия говорить очень тихо или шепотом, часто чтобы не быть услышанным.

A verb used to indicate the act of speaking very softly or quietly, often to avoid being overheard.

1. Speak softlyA2formal

   To speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's vocal cords, often for secrecy or privacy.

   Шептать

   • She whispered the secret in my ear.
   • He whispered to his friend during the movie.
   • The children whispered to each other in the library.

   Synonymsbreathemurmurmuttersusurrate

   Antonymsbellowhollerroarscreamshoutyell

2. Spread a rumorB1informal

   To tell something secretly or privately, often implying gossip or a rumor.

   Распространять слух

   • People are whispering about the company's financial troubles.
   • It was whispered that the manager was leaving.
   • They whispered rumors about the celebrity's marriage.

   Synonymsgossipleakmurmurrumorspread

3. Make a soft soundB2formal

   To make a soft, rustling sound, like leaves or wind.

   Шелестеть

   • The wind whispered through the trees.
   • The leaves whispered in the gentle breeze.
   • The river whispered as it flowed over the stones.

   Synonymsmurmurrustlesighsoughsusurrateswish

   Antonymsbellowblareroarscreamshout